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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.14, 2,811.23 and 1,152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.14, 2,811.23 and 1,152.97 is: 1,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.14 : 2,811.23 = 1,152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.14/2,811.23 = 1,152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.14x = 2,811.23 × 1,152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.14x = 3,241,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,251.06/2,037.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.08

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